I really meant to visit the Chihuly Glass Exhibit (there's still two months to catch that) and browse the book store but I became so entranced with Room 242, the Dutch painting exhibit, that I lost all other intentions.
In particular, this painting absolutely stunned me. Of course this image does no justice but the mood and lighting remain intact.
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| Old Man In Prayer Oil on Panel Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn |
It's good to be back home resting my sore feet and sun soaked brain, the ever faithful Timothy snoozing by my side.
Some pictures just grab you and never ever let you go again. This is one of them. I didn't know it, but just gazing at the screen for five minutes was enough to start the whole process of wondering who he was, the whole back story, the artist's interpretation of the man in this pose-was it pose or genuine?- and that's before you get to awe-struck admiration of the skill of the depiction, the warmth and texture of the hands, the fur coat and that expression. Rembrandt was truly one of the finest portrait painters. Thanks for this John. And congrats on getting that application in ; > )
ReplyDeleteSo very well said, Judith. I will soon be revisiting this painting.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks. One step closer... :-)